Head Study for "The Entombment of Christ" 1864

Henri Regnault's "Head Study for 'The Entombment of Christ'" is a charcoal drawing on paper, executed in 1864. This study features the head and shoulders of a man, rendered in a realistic style with meticulous detail. The man's head is tilted back, his eyes closed, and his beard is thick and curly, all elements conveying a sense of deep sorrow. The study is a preparatory work for Regnault's large-scale painting "The Entombment of Christ", highlighting the artist's interest in human emotion and his skill in capturing the nuances of facial expression. This drawing is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.